Perched on a hill-top overlooking the magnificent and picturesque Small Vagator Beach lies Thalassa. This is where the warmth of Greek hospitality amalgamates instinctively with the laid-back, free and tranquil atmosphere and vibe of Goa. A perfect marriage to say the least.…
The Arambubble is a large and somewhat upmarket beach shack run by Diego, who’s been in business in South Arambol for six years now. Earlier known as Dream Catcher, they serve authentic Goan food, rich in palm vinegar, coconut, garlic, tamarind and hot local chillies.…
At the base of the slope is Shannon Smith’s backyard. Aptly called ‘The Backyard’ one can visualize weekend get togethers with sizzling Bar-be-que’s a choice of meats and salads grilled and tossed o perfection – yes, Shannon has conceptualized a perfect combo of ambience, old…
It’s a house by the beach…..no not really it’s a restaurant at the Goan Heritage which specializes in serving oriental and Goan cuisine, with the sea and sun set view. One can spend hours in this venue losing track of time so make sure those tastebuds are fully satiated. Order…
The Big Banana Beach Shack is very popular with the European charter tourists for its great European food. You can have an authentic English or European breakfast of baked beans on toast, poached eggs, bacon, etc, at any time of the day. Their steaks and English style Shepherds…
Reynold Abranchesand Nisha Karla Vaz has conceptualized a place – The Love Shack in Mandrem. The shack has a location unlike any other. Situated inside River Resorts in Mandrem, this stylish shack on the beach transforms into a cocktail grill at night. And if you’re a day…
Located at one of the busiest parts of Candolim,the Mango Grove is a chic alfresco-style restaurant on the busy Candolim main road and a great place for people watching. You can silt here all day and watch the world go by as you sip your beer and nibble on some of the great…
Designed like a pagoda (Buddhist temple)’ the crimson-painted pagoda restaurant on the main Baga road serves some delicious Chinese food in an alfresco ambience. The menu is short and sweet but comprehensive, with offering soup, vegetarian, chicken, pork, beef, duck, seafood…
In the heart of the market area, this clean, popular vegetarian restaurant serving South Indian cuisine dishes up South Indian breakfast classics – don’t miss the masala dosas (curried vegetables inside a crisp pancake)– and abundant thalis to a constant stream of hungry…
A unique restaurant and lounge, where you can choose to be secluded and enjoy your meal or you can sit at the lounge and drink various uniquely concocted cocktails, while you sing. The cuisine here is Asian Fusion, Chinese, Indian/ Pakistani and Thai. Both vegetarian and Non…
The popular eating haven is centrally located on the main road, near St. Anthony chapel in Calangute. A wide array of cuisine from Goan to Tandoori and from Indian to Chinese is dished up here. A must-try here is the Barbeque Spare Ribs. Rice Bowl has a well-stocked bar.
This is no place for the Square minded diner…well perhaps they could be entertained too, because the restaurant follows the objective pasted firmly outside the doors: The Square-Food outside the box. This all day dining is part of the Grand Mercure Goa Shrem Resort and Novotel…
Speaks, as the name suggests, are the speciality at this somewhat rundown restaurant at Nizmar Resort. Popular orders here are the Steak Diane, a tender steak that’s flambeed with toddy and a large Chateaubriand. The Chicken Monalisa (grilled chicken breast) finds takers, too.…
Look out for a signboard on your left as you approach Calangute beach, because this superb Oriental eatery is located 20 meters inside from the main road, down a narrow alley. Set in the compound of an old house, they serve authentic Tibetan food along with Thai and Chinese…
An open air poolside restaurant at Ticolo Resort. Tickles caters mainly to a European clientele. Though the exhaustive menu lists a number of dishes but the Indianand European fare is worth going for. The Chicken Stroganoff, Grilled Pomfret Papricorn, Baked Fish Veronique and…
This is alfresco dining at his best. The style of dining is mostly ‘partly like’ in its atmosphere and the Tito’s courtyard has it all. David and Ricardo de Souza have created this concept. There are white canopy’s that project the diner as they act as a sunshade as well as a…
This is a place frequented by charter tourists during season and a local haunt on weekends. Tomatiuh, meaning tomato in Spanish, is a dinner-only restaurant at Sun Village in Arpora. Walk up a flight of steps from the poolside to the deck where the restaurants are situated.…
Floyd’s Bar & Restaurant has changed hands and with it the name. But it still does the English breakfast with bacon,eggs,and bread and many Europeans crowd here just for that.They also offer lots of Tandoori seafood and meat items at Tony’s place. The décor is interesting and…
Nosh to your stomach’s content! Stomach’s up for grabs? Well, a platter of surprises waits right alongside the famous and well-known ‘Holiday Streets’ of Calangute, at the ‘Top Nosh’ restaurant. With a cozy warm ambience that makes you feel welcome as soon as you step in, this…
The culinary scene in Goa attracts people from all nationalities and from across India. Ashok and Celine Singh’s Kalinga is the result of that influx. An Oriya and an English couple cooking up North Indian food may be an oddity anywhere else, but in Goa it’s perfectly normal.…
This is a romance of a different nature: one with food. The unique concept is a chill out-eat out lounging zone. Proprietors Avinash and Line (pronounced Lina) make the most awesome pizzas and desserts. Although Lina has worked in a very up-market establishment like Cavier…
This is a popular year-round eatery on the main Candolim- Calangute road because of their large portions, quality food, authenticity quick service and reasonable prices. Their speciality is North Indian cuisine, and you could try the excellent Mutton Biryani with the coloured…
Enjoying a prime location on the hillside next to the sweet water lake in north Arambol, a 15-minute walk gets you here for the Arambol beach. But it’s worth the trouble getting to the lakeside because here you can enjoy a great meal on the scenic beach amidst complete serenity…
Bang opposite Tito’s is Valencio's, perched right on top of a big sand dune with superb views of the sparkling sea a few metres away. It’s a sprawling beach shack-style restaurant with a long and extensive food and bar menu and is quite popular with the Baga beach regulars…
